tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post42618693079878853..comments2015-08-17T14:09:30.612-08:00Comments on Scribbit | A Blog About Motherhood in Alaska: Black + White in AlaskaScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-30724052149509225412008-08-17T02:22:00.000-08:002008-08-17T02:22:00.000-08:00I am very exciting with the outcome your new home ...I am very exciting with the outcome your new home remake. I can't wait to see the results.Remodeling NYChttp://www.newyorkgeneralcontractor.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-8063905819338930752008-04-08T22:17:00.000-08:002008-04-08T22:17:00.000-08:00How fun! I can't wait to see the reality :)How fun! I can't wait to see the reality :)planetnomadhttp://planetnomad.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-31728967300506449412008-04-08T17:54:00.000-08:002008-04-08T17:54:00.000-08:00Hare Krishnas at the Bolshoi, eh?How cool is that ...Hare Krishnas at the Bolshoi, eh?<BR/><BR/>How cool is that to have an architect remake your home?!Damselflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139191935886860839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-74300336212894227662008-04-07T21:39:00.000-08:002008-04-07T21:39:00.000-08:00Yowza. You're definately going to be on my sightse...Yowza. You're definately going to be on my sightseeing tour when I come to town.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05899794817816658435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-516306077360350662008-04-07T20:46:00.000-08:002008-04-07T20:46:00.000-08:00I'm having a hard time imagining what this will lo...I'm having a hard time imagining what this will look like. But I'm excited for pictures and updates!John & Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237207810959661060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-91635712437036515572008-04-07T20:20:00.000-08:002008-04-07T20:20:00.000-08:00I cam e across your blog and thought I'd check it ...I cam e across your blog and thought I'd check it out. I lived in Anchorage for a year and loved ever minute of it. You can't beat the views! One day I hope to reurn. May be sooner than I had thought...hubby got a job offer in Juneau!bestfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06957406063767592486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-37788710414859949992008-04-07T20:07:00.000-08:002008-04-07T20:07:00.000-08:00This is so exciting! We have plans to do a little...This is so exciting! We have plans to do a little remodeling and add on to our house a few years down the road. I can't wait! It's so fun to make your house your own.Lesliehttp://mymommysplace.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-21949504006638379782008-04-07T13:19:00.000-08:002008-04-07T13:19:00.000-08:00We would like to bump out a part of our upstairs s...We would like to bump out a part of our upstairs so we can have a couple more bedrooms up there, but have no idea how much something like that will cost. That is what is keeping us from pursuing it right now. <BR/>I look forward to seeing what happens with your home in the futureHeffalumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166154112206680302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-91077905067422629002008-04-07T13:06:00.000-08:002008-04-07T13:06:00.000-08:00This does sound very neat, and I can't wait to act...This does sound very neat, and I can't wait to actually see it! (I'm not good at visualizing)Coach Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07465532203974215571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-50425903695707756522008-04-07T10:58:00.000-08:002008-04-07T10:58:00.000-08:00That is exciting. Can't wait to see some pictures!...That is exciting. Can't wait to see some pictures!Richellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301264691031997087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-17116214221855129422008-04-07T09:52:00.000-08:002008-04-07T09:52:00.000-08:00I love how much they cared about you and your pers...I love how much they cared about you and your personal life style instead of shoving their own ideas on you. I love to see things transform from old to new, and look forward to the pics.My Ice Cream Diaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720267761985766740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-48253978257987073102008-04-07T09:35:00.000-08:002008-04-07T09:35:00.000-08:00hey, Spokane!Sorry, just perked up at the mention ...hey, Spokane!<BR/><BR/>Sorry, just perked up at the mention of my hometown. Sounds like a dream studio space, so much light!ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523535460114457419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-85048891157555333562008-04-07T09:15:00.000-08:002008-04-07T09:15:00.000-08:00Ooh! It sounds fantastic. You've really piqued my ...Ooh! It sounds fantastic. You've really piqued my curiosity. I can't wait to see it.Kim Priestaphttp://embracingmomminess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-19510167485180116652008-04-07T08:25:00.000-08:002008-04-07T08:25:00.000-08:00Husband to tj: Actually, I've been pleased with t...Husband to tj: Actually, I've been pleased with that as well (the budget) It's hard when you see all these other things you'd like to do but are restricted by the budget but actually it's been a very good time in Anchorage to do this kind of thing. The market is slow right now and I think a lot of contractors are looking for projects so we've had that as an advantage. Then also they've tried in a few areas to cut costs for us--such as in the landscaping area. There was one thing about that that I didn't care for and didn't agree with them on but it was somewhat minor. I think (not sure, haven't seen the latest stuff) that they've tried to find a new way to do it that would be less expensive, which I really appreciate.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if this is saying too much but the whole thing has been pretty reasonable actually. Of course that's on this end and I'm aware how easy it is for projects to mushroom into something much more expensive than planned. Well see what I say in a couple months.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-68241731283395515412008-04-07T08:08:00.000-08:002008-04-07T08:08:00.000-08:00Can't wait for the sketches. And I love your descr...Can't wait for the sketches. <BR/><BR/>And I love your description of the give-and-take between you and the architects. Working with truly creative people, when I get the opportunity, is one of the great joys of my life.Kelly @ Love Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037513409301217473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-21109242922720371132008-04-07T08:03:00.000-08:002008-04-07T08:03:00.000-08:00You guys sound like perfect clients. Willing to t...You guys sound like perfect clients. Willing to talk, willing to accept something different. I wish we had more clients like you...<BR/><BR/>Most of the time we get micromanaged out of a decent project into mediocre.<BR/><BR/>Having said all that, I'm afraid to ask about the budget...ph, husband of tjwww.ohdesignpc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-19552022519949696542008-04-07T07:58:00.000-08:002008-04-07T07:58:00.000-08:00From my experience, married to an architect, your ...From my experience, married to an architect, your statement, "we knew that designing an addition was well beyond our capabilities" is atypical. That was my first tip off that this will be a positive endeavor for you! Good luck with the building process. It's not nearly as fun as the design process, but the results last a lot longer. We have our own "cube" in a four story red tower, and the neighbors are getting accustomed to it.tjhirsthttp://www.tjhirst.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-28194720474556086672008-04-07T07:44:00.000-08:002008-04-07T07:44:00.000-08:00I'm very excited for you and excited for me that I...I'm very excited for you and excited for me that I'll get to see updated pictures and the like.Andrea Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05591132102658743807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-87127768797795137462008-04-07T06:39:00.000-08:002008-04-07T06:39:00.000-08:00I think this sounds absolutely faboulous! Good fo...I think this sounds absolutely faboulous! Good for you two for being so adventurous and letting such a creative pair work with your house. I can't wait to see how it all turns out. We'll have to put you on HG TV for the renovation. Seriously, call them up-- maybe they'll film you and pay for it!!! ;)<BR/><BR/>I'm just so impressed that Black + White is working WITH what you've got. I'd also have assumed they'd tell you to ditch the exterior etc. I wish we could fast forward and see it all complete.Priscahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11423440029110619532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-8130733326706713012008-04-07T06:14:00.000-08:002008-04-07T06:14:00.000-08:00I love looking at houses and talking about new des...I love looking at houses and talking about new designs. That all sounds so fun and exciting for your family!<BR/><BR/>I came here from technorati and added you to my favorites. I enjoyed your posts and will definitely be back!Chandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01113433411635751633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-35295215323496938002008-04-07T05:51:00.000-08:002008-04-07T05:51:00.000-08:00I can't wait to see the finished space! I used to ...I can't wait to see the finished space! I used to work for an architect, and it amazed me how he could take an ugly old building (such as a factory) and change it into a cool condo building! A great architect will ask a lot of questions so that the finished space will be perfect for the owner!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16139188188043795169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-83819553468623716672008-04-07T05:18:00.000-08:002008-04-07T05:18:00.000-08:00WOW..how exciting for you! Can't wait to see how ...WOW..how exciting for you! Can't wait to see how it all plays out!Patty Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-37740209724003475282008-04-07T04:13:00.000-08:002008-04-07T04:13:00.000-08:00Wow, it sounds like they really know what they are...Wow, it sounds like they really know what they are doing - how nice to work with such professionals. Can't wait to see the final design!Holding It Togetherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681523260739807543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-59322331385112978662008-04-07T02:44:00.000-08:002008-04-07T02:44:00.000-08:00Wow! How awesome! I can't wait for the pictures....Wow! How awesome! I can't wait for the pictures.luvmy4sonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261302721883036680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-90515390441106589812008-04-07T00:54:00.000-08:002008-04-07T00:54:00.000-08:00I work with a lot of architects, and your descript...I work with a lot of architects, and your description of that first meeting had me cackling. It's SO typical. They do tend to speak their own language, but the results can be spectacular. I love the way you've described your addition, it sounds like B&W have really done a fabulous job identifying your needs and designing something that meets them perfectly. I can't wait to see how it all develops.<BR/><BR/>Remind me one day to tell you about the loony architect who consulted with us (as a favor to Jay, he doesn't do residential) when we renovated - he had some incredible ideas that we leapt to adopt, but a few that were obviously coming from a man who's never run a household in his life. His kitchen design called for doing away with access to the window where my laundry lines are (used all year round here in Israel and saving mucho bucks) because "what's laundry compared to the perfect kitchen?"Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.com